Three Down, One To Go
posted by Scott Hood on Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The lone remaining player expected to sign a pro contract is pitcher Wynn Pelzer, selected in the ninth round by San Diego. While Ray Tanner believes Pelzer will eventually sign, his agent is Scott Boras, so anything is possible. Meanwhile, Pelzer is currently pitching in the Cape Cod League in order to enhance his value.
One of three scenarios is possible for Pelzer: 1) sign a contract with the Padres; 2) return to school and pitch for USC in 2008; or 3) sign with an independent league team. Boras has taken advantage of the third option for clients before (J.D. Drew being the best example) and will use everything in his arsenal to negotiate the best deal.
The decision by Jones to sign with the Braves means next season's starting infield is set heading into fall practice: 1B Justin Smoak, 2B Andrew Crisp, SS Reese Havens, 3B James Darnell.
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Arik Hempy's decision Tuesday to sign with the Chicago Cubs leaves just one Gamecock player out of the top four drafted without a pro contract. Travis Jones (7th Rd, Atlanta) and Harris Honeycutt (10th Rd, Cincinnati) earlier signed with their clubs and won't return to USC next season.
The lone remaining player expected to sign a pro contract is pitcher Wynn Pelzer, selected in the ninth round by San Diego. While Ray Tanner believes Pelzer will eventually sign, his agent is Scott Boras, so anything is possible. Meanwhile, Pelzer is currently pitching in the Cape Cod League in order to enhance his value.
One of three scenarios is possible for Pelzer: 1) sign a contract with the Padres; 2) return to school and pitch for USC in 2008; or 3) sign with an independent league team. Boras has taken advantage of the third option for clients before (J.D. Drew being the best example) and will use everything in his arsenal to negotiate the best deal.
The decision by Jones to sign with the Braves means next season's starting infield is set heading into fall practice: 1B Justin Smoak, 2B Andrew Crisp, SS Reese Havens, 3B James Darnell.
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